Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West in the Senate, has strongly cautioned his colleague, Senator Ali Ndume, against making disparaging remarks about the Bola Tinubu administration.
Ndume, who serves as the Chief Whip of the Senate, had recently made contentious comments, alleging that the Nigerian government is now being run by “kakistocrats and kleptocrats.”
According to Ndume, “The government is also populated by kleptocrats, but unfortunately, that is not what the president is up to; he really meant renewed hope, but you can only do that when you have people around you that are on the same type of thinking.”
In response, Senator Karimi highlighted that most of Ndume’s criticisms seem to stem from a personal agenda aimed at undermining the government at all costs.
He pointed out the inconsistency in Ndume’s approach, noting that many of the allegations lack substantiated evidence and appear to be driven by a “pull-down syndrome” rather than a genuine commitment to improving governance.
“As an experienced legislator with over two decades of service in the National Assembly, Senator Ndume is urged to exercise caution in his statements and avoid making inflammatory remarks that could further polarize the polity and divide the nation,” Karimi stated.
Senator Karimi urged Ndume to embrace a more constructive and responsible method of criticism.
He highlighted the necessity of engaging in meaningful dialogue and promoting unity for national development, rather than relying on divisive rhetoric.